London [United Kingdom], May 5 (ANI): A British Pakistani, Rokhsana Fiaz, has found a place in history books for becoming the first directly-elected woman mayor of the London borough of Newham.Rokhsana will replace Sir Robin Wales, who was deselected after 16 years in the post. At his last election, Sir Wales had received 61 percent of the votes."Wow. It's mind-blowing. It says to me two things about Newham - one, the amount of trust and hope they have in the Labour Party, and the fact that we have been accelerating over the last couple of years since Jeremy Corbyn's leadership," Geo TV quoted Rokhsana, as saying."The fact that I am the first directly elected ethnic minority mayor is significant. It's also significant that I am the first directly elected woman of colour in the whole of the country. It shows to young people that if you work hard and play smart, play by the rules then you can go to the top," she added.According to the reports, the newly-elected mayor, after her victory, mentioned that the council would "not only look very different but will be different with more transparency, accountability and residents involved in decision making."Fiaz was one of four Labour mayoral candidates to come out on top in London boroughs.Nearly 500 British-Pakistanis contested for the UK local government elections.(ANI)

Lahore [Pakistan], Dec 19 (ANI): Pakistan has got another distinction. It has become the world's third largest country in donkey population with their the number crossing 5 million. Lahore alone has more than 41,000 mules.

Washington [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): The US State Department on Tuesday said that they are not yet aware of campaigns organised by US-based pro-Khalistan Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), adding that such calls come under freedom of speech.

Muzaffarabad [PoK], Dec 19 (ANI): Residents on Wednesday took to the streets of Muzaffarabad against Pakistan's indiscriminate and unabated construction in the illegally occupied region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), demanding the immediate termination of the projects that are underway on the Nee

London (United Kingdom), Dec 17 (ANI) : Muttahidda Qaumi Movement's (MQM) Coordination Committee Convener Dr Nadeem Ehsan said that MQM has nothing to do with gangsters from South Africa. The paramilitary Rangers had fraudulently claimed they belong to MQM South Africa chapter. In fact, that notorious

Punjab [Pakistan], Dec 19 (ANI): The Pakistani province of Punjab will be celebrating Basant in the second week of February next year, as the Punjab government here has given permission to celebrate the festival.

Paris [France], Dec 19 (ANI): The 'yellow vest' protestors have vandalized toll booths and occupied highways across France, as demonstrations continue in the nation despite concessions given by President Emmanuel Macron to defuse the situation.

New Mexico [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): US Congressman Joaquin Castro has called for the resignation of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan following the death of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl in US custody.

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): After undertaking comprehensive research, the Commission on School Safety, established by US President Donald Trump, released its report with recommendations to keep school children safe from incidents of shooting that have claimed the lives of hundreds of child

London [UK], Dec 19 (ANI): The United Kingdom has readied 3,500 troops, who are on standby, in case of a no-deal Brexit, with a parliamentary vote on the Withdrawal Agreement coming up on January 14, 2019.